US Bridges

Rt Jj S over Yellow CR

Fair

Chariton County, Missouri · S 10 T 56 N R 19 W · Structure no. 7921

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Jj S over Yellow CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Jj S over Yellow CR in Chariton County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 113 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt Jj S
CrossesYellow CR
LocationS 10 T 56 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0JJ
Coordinates39.68806, -93.01792
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2024)
Projected traffic141 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Jj S over Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Jj S over Yellow CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Jj S over Yellow CR carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rt Jj S over Yellow CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Jj S over Yellow CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.